POLICY AND ADVOCACY SKILLS AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT INTERN

National Immigration Forum • Washington, DC

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About The Position

The National Immigration Forum advocates for the value of immigrants and immigration to the nation. For more than 30 years, the Forum has forged powerful alliances of diverse constituencies to advance sound federal immigration solutions through its policy expertise, communications outreach, and coalition building work. We are hiring interns to support our policy and advocacy - skills and workforce development activities. Currently, there are more than 41 million immigrants in the United States, contributing to economic growth in states, regions, and communities across the country. However, by 2020, the United States is projected still to be short an estimated 7.5 million private sector workers across all skill levels. To help fill this gap and ensure that the nation's economy thrives, the Forum advocates for policies and programs that prepare workers, including immigrants, to meet the talent needs of employers and for opportunities for them to reach their full potential in their careers.

Requirements

• Graduate student with knowledge and/or experience in higher education and/or workforce development systems.
• Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Motivation to work on substantive immigration and skills and workforce development topics.
• Self-starter.

Responsibilities

• Increase familiarity with dynamic skills and workforce development issues pertaining to immigrants.
• Track and analyze relevant legislation on skills and workforce development topics such as reauthorizations of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act and Higher Education Act, Registered Apprenticeship, and other employment and training strategies/programs.
• Conduct research and analyze data on relevant skills and workforce development issues such as implementation of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, career pathways, sector strategies, assessments, credentialing, professional licensure, English language learners, and community colleges.
• Support development of written products such as reports, policy briefs, blogs, and fact sheets.
• Attend relevant meetings, congressional hearings, and other events and subsequently brief Forum staff.

Benefits

• Gain experience in policy and advocacy related to immigration and workforce development.
• Opportunity to work with a diverse team and contribute to meaningful projects.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed